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OCTOBER &
NOVEMBER 2021
News
from The
Neighbors
Take a look at what is happening around
The Neighbors of Dunn County!!
Written by Alyssa Doughty
Life Enhancement Mentor and Volunteer
Coordinator
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL...
Proceeds will go
towards the
purchase of a new
bus!
Check out the Facebook
event for updates and to
post your pictures for the
virtual event!
https://fb.me/e/2iiOrHvno
This event has turned virtual as the COVID-19
rates in Dunn County are continuing to rise.
You can still sign up for our virtual 5K & half mile! We are asking
participants to run/walk their event by the end of October and to share the
pictures on our Facebook page or with Alyssa Doughty. Couldn't make it
on October 23rd?! This means you can still get involved any time between
now and the end of October!
The basket raffle will be
available daily
October 18th - October
22nd from 3-5pm. Race packets and t-
shirts will be either
Or use this link!
We will be selling tickets in
sent in the mail or https://raceroster.com/
front of the Central (yellow)
available for pick up events/2021/50376/fun-
building at The Neighbors.
at The Neighbors. run-for-the-neighbors-
The drawing will be on
of-dunn
October 25th!
Don't want to sign up online? No
Please contact Alyssa Doughty worries! You can also sign up in
(adoughty@co.dunn.wi.us or 715-231-4589) person at the front desk of the
Central Building at The Neighbors!
with any questions!
Thank you to all of our Fun Run sponsors!
Pine Grove
Adult Family
Home
Would you like to donate to our efforts of
purchasing a new bus? Here's how you can help!
1. Fill out the form found on the
following page.
2. Make sure to check the box that
says "New Transportation
Vehicles for Residents".
3. Send the form and payment to:
3001 Highway 12 East, Suite 225
Menomonie, WI 54751
Dunn to Perfection III
Cookbooks For Sale
Cost: $12
Would you like to purchase a
book? Please contact:
Brenda Ausman -
bausman@co.dunn.wi.us
or 715-231-4608
Laura Briesemeister -
lbriesemeister@co.dunn.wi.us
or 715-231-4629
Proceeds will help go
towards a new bus!
A Note From Social Services
Saying Goodbye to The Neighbors
As some of you already know, I have accepted the position of the ADRC (Aging and
Disability Resource Center) manager for Dunn County, and my last day working as the
Social Services Mentor for The Neighbors of Dunn County will be on Friday, November 5,
2021. As I look back on the twelve years I have been with The Neighbors of Dunn
County/The Dunn County Health Care Center, I can only be grateful. Grateful for the
opportunities I’ve had to meet each resident and family member that I’ve worked with,
grateful for getting to know and to work with some of the most incredible staff members
there are, and grateful for the many opportunities I have had to learn and grow as a
professional. I leave knowing that the social services department is in very experienced
and capable hands, as Brenda Ausman and Laura Briesemeister will continue with my
duties until a new social services mentor is hired. I have every bit of confidence in their
ability to manage any social service related needs that may arise. Leaving is bittersweet, as I
am excited for my new role within Dunn County, and hope there may be times when I can
connect with some of you through my work at the ADRC, but I will truly miss my work
and all the incredible people I’ve met and come to know at The Neighbors of Dunn
County. I have loved being a part of your lives. Thank you for being a part of mine.
Tracy Fischer, CSW
We will miss you Tracy!
Please remember to keep masks on while
visiting loved ones, even while in their
rooms. COVID-19 is getting worse again,
and we want to make sure that all of our
COVID-19 residents stay as safe as possible. We hope
that you will help us stop transmission of
Reminders COVID-19 so that we can keep our doors
open!
Remember to call 715-231-4585 for any
COVID-19 updates for The Neighbors'
households. This phone line is updated
when any changes are made to COVID-19
precautions.
October is National Physical Therapy Month!
Meet our awesome Physical Therapy Team!
Emily
"I received my "I have been a Registered Physical Karen
Physical Therapy Therapist for 23 years. I was a
Sleik, PTA Assistant degree from Physical Therapy College Professor Oemig, PT
Chippewa Valley and Clinical Supervisor after I
Technical College Eau graduated from the University of
Claire. I have been a the Philippines in 1998. I moved to
PTA since 2019. I love the USA in January 2003. I have
worked in various PT settings such
to see people progress
as In-Patient and Out-Patient
from one physical
hospital, Home Health PT and
stage to another with
Skilled Nursing Facility.
therapy.
I have 2 young children. I have been specializing in
It is a great feeling when people Geriatric Physical Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Wound
recover with the help of the team. I Care, Vertigo and Physical Agent Modalities. I have
am married to a Welder and have a provided Fall Prevention Presentations locally at
2 year old that keeps me on my toes. the Senior Center in Menomonie. I also provide
We all love to ride bikes, go hiking virtual training/instruction for our company on
and I personally love to run." various Physical Therapy courses."
Falls Prevention Information and Tips
A mild degree of hearing
95% of hip fractures
loss can increase your risk
are caused by falling of an accidental fall by 3X's.
To reduce the risk of falling, you can....
Remove clutter from your home Do not use towel bars, sink edges, etc. Know your
to create open walking paths. for support while walking because limitations!! If
Remember to walk carefully they could come away from the wall. there is a task that
when there are potential hazards Instead, it may be a good idea to you cannot easily
like rugs and pets. install grab bars and railings. Non do, don't risk a fall
slip strips or a rubber mat in the by attempting to
Never stand on chairs or similar shower may also help. do it!
items to get to something that is
out of reach. Other safer options Immediately wipe up spills off the It is okay to ask for
include asking for help or using a floor. Use a rubber-backed bathmat help! There are
sturdy stool with a handrail or to prevent the bathroom or kitchen also modifications
ladder. floor from getting wet. that can be made to
tasks to make them
Use a nightlight in the bedroom easier and safer.
and bathroom to ensure you can Stay active to maintain overall Consult with your
see if you need to get up during strength, endurance, and physician or
the night. balance. therapist!
Happy National Healthcare Food Service Week!
October 6th - 12th, 2021
In 1985, an early group that is now part
of the Association of Healthcare
Foodservice initiated the observance.
Then in 1989, Congress officially
recognized the celebration.
Thank you to all of our foodservice workers! We appreciate your daily
hard work to keep our residents nourished! Our foodservice workers
also help us to put on different activities like baking groups and
outings. We couldn't do it without you!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival. The origins of
Halloween date back 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of
Samhain, which was celebrated on October 31 on the eve of their new
year, according to the History Channel. The Celts believed that the dead
returned to earth that night, and so they lit bonfires and donned
costumes to ward off the ghosts.
According to the History Channel, the name jack-o'-lantern is rooted in an
Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack who fooled the devil and in
turn was forced to walk the Earth with only a burning coal in a hollowed
turnip to light his way. The Irish began to call him “Jack of the Lantern,”
and then just “Jack o’Lantern.”
Trick-or-treating was inspired by the medieval English tradition of
"souling," which involved children going door-to-door on All Souls Day,
offering prayers for residents’ deceased loved ones in exchange for food.
Join us for an OUTDOOR costume parade on October 30th at
1:30 pm! We will meet outside of the Central (yellow)
building to start. Residents will be packing goodie bags to
give out to the kids that attend! Since this will be outdoors,
please dress accordingly.
November is National Long-Term Care Month
A Short History of The Neighbors of Dunn County
The Dunn County The Dunn County The Neighbors of
1892 Insane Asylum Opens 1972 Healthcare Center Opens 2013 Dunn County Opens
This facility opened in 1892 In 1972, a new building was In 2013, The Neighbors of Dunn
and operated for 80 years - opened. The Dunn County County was opened with a new
mostly as a mental hospital Healthcare Center operated as the format. The current facility
(Dunn County Insane Asylum). county's long-term care facility consists of three separately
It consisted of the hospital, a for the next 40 years. The winged licenced neighborhoods
laundry building, a blacksmith design was chosen to consisting of 45 beds each
shop, and farmland that accommodate different needs of including an option for short-
patients worked. It residents, allow for each room to term rehab. This year marks the
transitioned to the Dunn have a window, and included a 125th year a county facility has
County Hospital in 1947. central nurses station for safety. been operating on this property.
Happy Veteran's Day
November 11th, 2021
Join us in thanking all of our Neighbors' veterans
for their service and sacrifice. We appreciate your
dedication to the United States.
Army
Doug Rasmussen
Navy
Jim Drury Marines National Guard
David Reisinger
Clyde Smith Cecil Ferry Ken Sol
Jeff Moss
Lew Cran Scot Singerhouse Merlin Holden
Mike Johnson
Jim Waidelich
Don Snider
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
We hope that everyone
has a safe and happy day!
On the Menu
Fun Fact:
Approximately Roasted
Turkey
46 million
Classic Fixings
turkeys are
consumed each Pumpkin
year on Pie
Thanksgiving in
the United States!
Would you like to be a secret
TH Santa?! We would like to make
I
AH NKIN sure that each resident gets a gift
EA
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HO THE O this holiday season. If you would
LID
AY like to claim a resident or be
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paired with a random resident,
please email or call Alyssa
Doughty - 715-231-4589 or
adoughty@co.dunn.wi.us.
We will be asking residents what
they would like for Christmas
and will share the list with the
Secret Santa they have been
paired with!You can also read
